Author Question: Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric ... (Read 33 times)

bb · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which statement is most accurate regarding the assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems?

1. Medical history is of little significance and can be eliminated from the nursing assessment.
2. Assessment provides a holistic view of the client, including biopsychosocial aspects.
3. Comprehensive assessments can be performed only by advanced practice nurses.
4. Psychosocial evaluations are gained by subjective reports rather than objective observations.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with IAD. Which of the following symptoms is the client most likely to exhibit? (Select all that apply.)

1. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
2. Pseudocyesis
3. Anxiety
4. Flat affect
5. Depression

tuwy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The assessment of clients diagnosed with psychiatric problems should provide a holistic view of the client. A thorough assessment involves collecting and analyzing data from the client, significant others, and health-care providers, which may include the following dimensions: physical, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, cognitive, functional abilities, developmental, economic, and lifestyle.

Answer to Question 2

1, 3, 5
Rationale: The nurse should expect that a client diagnosed with IAD would exhibit obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, and depression. Hypochondriasis involves an unrealistic or inaccurate interpretation of physical symptoms or sensations that can lead to preoccupation and fear of having a serious disease.